What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ostheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Ostheim via Köln Heumarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Ostheim?

The distance between Basel and Ostheim is 500 km. The road distance is 483.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ostheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ostheim?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Ostheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ostheim train from?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ostheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Ostheim train arrive?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ostheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ostheim is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basel to Ostheim.

Where can I stay near Ostheim?

There are 1743+ hotels available in Ostheim.

Basel to Ostheim - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ostheim by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 20m
€42–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus N487 / ...
7h 48m
€45–63
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 55m
€49–266
Drive 483.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ostheimcar 483.9 km
4h 5m
€85–122
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 59m
€57–197
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 28m
€99–243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 59m
€96–249
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
6h 25m
€117–265
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
5h 56m
€104–271
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 10m
€122–313
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 59m
€145–327

Basel to Ostheim by train, foot, and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 500.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ostheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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